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PIX2015 Opens In Seattle Oct. 6

17 September 2015

PIX2015, a photo expo and conference presented by DPReview in association with its parent organization Amazon.com and the Photo Marketing Association, will be held in Seattle on Oct. 6 and 7 at the Seattle Center's Expo Hall and McCaw Hall.

Simon Joinson, DPReview general manager and the event's organizer, said, "We have two stages featuring a stellar lineup of speakers, including some of the best photographers in the world and a hall full of all the latest gear, unique hands-on photo activities, shooting opportunities and experts to help visitors learn how to capture and share, stunning images of their friends, families and life events.

"Also, I'm very excited that we'll be live streaming video at many of the events and talks as they happen at PIX on October 6th and 7th and archiving it for a worldwide audience and for future generations of photographers to learn from and enjoy."

Entrance to the main hall expo, which features gear discounts courtesy of Amazon.com, is free to pre-registered attendees. The two-day Re:FRAME conference will be streamed live on http://pix2015.com, Amazon.com and other partner sites with reserved-seat passes for the Re:FRAME program of talks available for a fee at http://www.pix2015.com.

For more information see the news release below.

PIX2015: Consumers To Experience the World of Photography With a Live-streamed Expo and Conference

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Photo Interactive Experience is a first-of-its-kind family-friendly live-streamed expo, conference and interactive photo playground that will take place on Oct. 6 and 7 at the Seattle Center's Expo Hall and McCaw Hall in Seattle, WA. This unique, exciting event will also be live streamed to viewers around the world via pix2015.com.

Presented by DPReview in association with Amazon.com and the Photo Marketing Association, PIX2015 is ideal for seasoned photo enthusiasts, photography novices looking to improve their photo-taking abilities and those with a passion for photography who are inspired by powerful stories told through the lens of a camera.

"This is an exciting time in the world of photography, with more photos being taken and shared than ever before. PIX is a celebration of the creative possibilities offered by the latest cameras, accessories and software," said Simon Joinson, General Manager of DPReview and the event's organizer. "We have two stages featuring a stellar lineup of speakers, including some of the best photographers in the world and a hall full of all the latest gear, unique hands-on photo activities, shooting opportunities and experts to help visitors learn how to capture and share, stunning images of their friends, families and life events. Also, I'm very excited that we'll be live streaming video at many of the events and talks as they happen at PIX on October 6th and 7th and archiving it for a worldwide audience and for future generations of photographers to learn from and enjoy."

PIX2015: The expo

The live expo on Oct 6-7 is designed as a 'photography playground' with demo stages, interactive touch exhibits and a wide variety of hands-on shooting experiences for photographers of all ages and levels of experience. The exciting world of creative photography and videography technology will be on full display by leading companies in the industry, featuring everything from the latest cameras and accessories to photo manipulation software and apps.

Camera and lens makers including Sony, Samsung, Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon and Sigma will be demonstrating their latest products and answering questions regarding their equipment. Visitors will be able to watch photography demonstrations and try their hands at techniques with expert instruction so they can experience firsthand how to take great photos in a variety of shooting scenarios.

Visitors will also be able to take advantage of special show pricing on an enticing selection of the latest photo gear, courtesy of Amazon.com.

Entrance to the main hall expo is free to pre-registered attendees. The live show takes place at the Seattle Exhibition Hall in the heart of the Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project and the Chihuly Glass Museum.

Taking place in the beautiful lecture theater at McCaw Hall, Re:FRAME is a two-day program that features a diverse line-up of some of the best photographers in the world sharing thought- provoking and inspiring stories about the impact of photography in their lives and work. All discussions and keynote presentations will be streamed live on pix2015.com, Amazon.com and other partner sites.

Reserved-seat passes for the Re:FRAME program of talks are available for a fee, in very limited quantities at http://www.pix2015.com.

Live streaming & video archive

PIX2015 is not just for those who are able to attend in person on Oct. 6 and 7th: The entire program of talks, panels, presentations and demos from the expo hall stage and all the re:FRAME talks will be streamed live on the pix2015.com Web site (as well as on Amazon.com and Twitch.tv). Online visitors will be able to watch edited highlights from the show floor as well as being able to take advantage of the special show deals on the latest camera gear courtesy of Amazon.com.

Once the event concludes, the entire collection of talks, demos and show floor highlights will be available online at DPReview, PIX2015.com and on other video platforms.

More Information

For information about re:FRAME or PIX2015, including complete speaker biographies and hours of operation, please visit the PIX Web site at http://www.pix2015.com.